Forensic anthropology has only recently been officially recognized as it's own section within the broad field of forensic science. As it is a relatively unexplored field, it has taken the public's interest and has been highlighted and promoted within modern popular culture through movies and television shows.
The processes within the field and fairly general and have been touched upon in countless scenarios regarding human remains, however it is within movies such as 'The Nanny Diaries' (2007) and the incredibly popular television series 'Bones' (2005-2012) that have placed this scientific field in the limelight.
Popular TV Series 'Bones'
The exposure that these movies and television series provide for the scientific field is an outstanding positive. It promotes the general public to show more of an interest in science as well as promote forensic anthropology as a specific job, encouraging people to take this educational pathway.
The popular television series 'Bones' uses a wide variety of correct techniques and equipment, while still portraying its accessibility to the public by focusing upon the exciting and interesting aspects of the science.
The presence of forensic anthropology in popular culture is promising as it helps to ensure that this specific field of forensic science will continue to have individuals interested in following this career path.
Forensic anthropology has only recently been officially recognized as it's own section within the broad field of forensic science. As it is a relatively unexplored field, it has taken the public's interest and has been highlighted and promoted within modern popular culture through movies and television shows.
The processes within the field and fairly general and have been touched upon in countless scenarios regarding human remains, however it is within movies such as 'The Nanny Diaries' (2007) and the incredibly popular television series 'Bones' (2005-2012) that have placed this scientific field in the limelight.
The exposure that these movies and television series provide for the scientific field is an outstanding positive. It promotes the general public to show more of an interest in science as well as promote forensic anthropology as a specific job, encouraging people to take this educational pathway.
The popular television series 'Bones' uses a wide variety of correct techniques and equipment, while still portraying its accessibility to the public by focusing upon the exciting and interesting aspects of the science.
The presence of forensic anthropology in popular culture is promising as it helps to ensure that this specific field of forensic science will continue to have individuals interested in following this career path.
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